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Razer's mouse hack highlights a problem: Hardware that pushes apps to your PC |
August 24, 2021
A recent “hack” involving a Razer mouse shows what can happen if a new piece of hardware automatically downloads the required utility software: It can allow an attacker to take over a PC.Late last week, security researcher “j0nh4t” showed that the RazerInstaller utility could be used to elevate privileges on a PC, giving an attacker total control. Essentially, all a user would need to do is attach a Razer mouse, wait for Razer’s utility software to download, and then run PowerShell. Using the technique that jonh4t described in his tweet, a guest account on a PC could obtain administrator status and control the PC.To read this article in full, please click here
Link: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3630103/razers-mouse-hack-highlights-a-problem-hardware-that-pushes-apps-to-your-pc.html#tk.rss_all
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